Resources for Practitioners: Bridging the Communications Gap

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is working to help public safety officials communicate seamlessly across agencies
and jurisdictions so they can effectively coordinate and respond to emergency situations.

Here is a brief summary of some of NIJ's communications technology projects:

Research and development. Ongoing research in cognitive radio for public safety applications; evaluation of Voice over Internet Protocol in a real-world
setting; and prototype development of software defined, multiband conventional emergency radio that complies with public safety
communication standards.

Technology assistance. Assistance, advice and support of tactical operations on communications technology-related issues through the NLECTC system.